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Doing my first set this weekend, any advice greatly received. Preferably with some normal bits found in the garage (washers/threaded rod/Yeti frame bushing removal tool etc). Thanks.
I used an old XT front axle, the cones that came with it and a selection of washers and sockets to pull and push the DU bushes out and back in to my shock. Worked a treat.
I'll second that - selection of sockets and a vice. Vice very useful/near essential!
One technique that used to work on my Manitou was to start the old bush moving with a socket and then use the new bush to press it right through. With care.
Third that, a couple of sockets and a vice. Mallet at a push.
yes but as you will have to keep doing them the tool might be a good investment, I got it, and it was very easy. As I have 3 Fox shox thought it was worth it
The way I see it is that the LBS charges to do the job and the tool pays for itself fairly quickly. And when peole borrow it you get free beer! 🙂
Cheers Guys, think I'll have a pop at it. Should have bought the tool yonks ago as I've always used fox. I keep promising myself to rid of my home made bike toolkit!!
Hmmm, beer!! 🙂
I bought one of [url= http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fox-Shock-Bush-Removal-Tool_W0QQitemZ110458155347QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item19b7d1b153 ]these[/url] recently and it's a really handy bit of kit.
I bought the other one that's going on ebay, haven't used it yet though
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Just bought the one on ebay!! Nice one thanks!!